Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,356 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Utica, NY

Travel RN opportunity in Utica, New York: join a fast-paced cardiac stepdown / IMCU team and deliver high-acuity care to adult patients.

Join a fast-paced cardiac stepdown / intermediate care environment where your clinical expertise will make a meaningful impact every shift. This travel nursing opportunity in Utica, NY offers the chance to work in a modern regional healthcare setting serving adult patients with complex medical and cardiac needs. Utica is known for its welcoming community, convenient amenities, and easy access to the scenic Mohawk Valley, making it an appealing place to live and work during your assignment.

Job Details

• Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU / PCU)
• Location: Utica, New York 13502
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,100 - $2,210
• Setting: Adult intermediate care / cardiac stepdown

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in New York
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in IMCU, PCU, cardiac stepdown, or a similar intermediate care setting
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience with EPIC preferred
• Ability to care for adult patients with cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and post-op needs
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and adaptability in a high-acuity healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to adult patients in a cardiac stepdown and intermediate care unit
• Monitor and assess patients with diagnoses such as MI, COPD, DKA, sepsis, trauma, and post-operative complications
• Manage specialty equipment including temporary pacers, chest tubes, A-lines, BiPAP, and chronic vents
• Perform ongoing assessments, intervene promptly with changes in patient condition, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Float as needed within the scope of competency
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a busy and collaborative hospital unit

Apply now to explore this Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN job in Utica, New York and join a team committed to quality patient care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #517344. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown

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